Leanne was appointed Executive Director of the Children's Reading Foundation in April of 2022. Raised in Tri-Cities, WA, she received her Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education with a Bilingual Education endorsement and a Master of Education with a focus on reading from Central Washington University.  She taught in a Spanish/English dual language program in California, educated future teachers as a student teacher supervisor for Washington State University, and worked as a Language Development Coach in the Kennewick School District. Leanne has also instructed CRFMC READY! for Kindergarten classes through Kennewick School District.

With extensive experience in schools, as well as two children of her own, Leanne is passionate about sharing the importance of early literacy. Leanne enjoys spending time with her family, baking, yard work, and Pilates.